Bluegrass Dog Training

Bluegrass Dog Training offers group classes, private lessons, and training day camp. Group classes are 6-week sessions, costing $229, and are held in their climate-controlled training center. These classes cover a wide range of topics from beginner obedience and puppy training to advanced skills for competition sports like agility, barn hunt, rally, and obedience.

Private lessons provide one-on-one training with a trainer to address specific goals or problem behaviors. The process begins with a consultation and assessment to determine the best course of action and match the client with the most suitable trainer from their team.

Training Day Camp is a 5-week program where dogs attend one day per week. During their camp day, dogs rotate through small, carefully selected play groups, customized training sessions, and rest times in their kennels. The camp curriculum is tailored to improve obedience commands, impulse control, and attention around distractions, and also includes puppy foundation skills and performance sport training. Dogs must be dog-friendly and previously crate-trained, and families are required to practice homework assignments for 5-10 minutes daily between camp sessions.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $229 for a 6-week session. For private lessons, a $50 cancellation fee applies if an appointment is cancelled 24-2 hours beforehand. If cancelled within 2 hours or for a no-show, the full service amount will be charged.

Policies

For group classes, once registered, the spot is held, and no refunds are provided for student withdrawals. There are no make-ups or refunds for missed classes by students. Classes cancelled by Bluegrass Dog Training due to teacher illness or inclement weather will be rescheduled.

For private lessons, a 24-hour cancellation policy is in effect. Cancellations or reschedules made 24-2 hours before the appointment incur a $50 cancellation fee. If a cancellation occurs within 2 hours of the scheduled appointment time or if there is a no-show, the full amount of the service will be charged, and no refunds or credits for rescheduling will be offered.

All dogs must have been in the client’s home for at least two weeks before their first class. Dogs are required to be up to date on vaccinations for their age group according to their veterinarian’s protocol. It is highly recommended that all dogs are up to date on heartworm and flea/tick prevention. Dogs that have Parvo are not eligible for group classes for 30 days post-symptom resolution, and dogs with kennel cough are not eligible for classes for 14 days post-symptom resolution.

Bluegrass Dog Training is a dog training business founded over 8 years ago by Arwen Price, with a focus on helping students build better relationships with their dogs. They aim to provide a positive and helpful training environment where people can learn, grow, and have fun with their dogs.

The business offers various training options including group classes, private lessons, and training day camp. They specialize in addressing common behavior problems, improving general obedience, and preparing dogs for competition sports such as agility, barn hunt, and rally. They also assist with developing skills needed for therapy work.

Their team of carefully selected instructors brings years of experience and diverse specialties, working collaboratively to provide comprehensive support for clients and their dogs. Bluegrass Dog Training utilizes science-based, positive reinforcement methods, tailoring their approach to each individual dog to help families achieve their specific training goals.

Accomplishments

Bluegrass Dog Training was founded over 8 years ago by Arwen Price, who has been training dogs for over 10 years. Arwen competes with her own dogs in agility, conformation, barn hunt, and rally.

Maggie Kudla has been training dogs for over 6 years and competes with her own dog in barn hunt, agility, and rally. Devin Zimmer has been training for over 10 years. Dr. Kristina Pattison holds a PhD in canine cognition and has studied dog behavior for over 30 years.

How to Get Started!

To join group classes or events, pre-registration is required online to reserve a spot, as classes often fill quickly. For private lessons, the first step is to book a new client consultation and assessment with one of their trainers. Training Day Camp is currently enrolling new participants.